Clyde B. Smith

Clyde B. Smith
Biographical details
Born(1906-02-04)February 4, 1906
Monongahela, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 1976(1976-07-09) (aged 70)
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Playing career
1926–1928Geneva
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1929–1933Red Stone HS (PA)
1934–1937Indiana (line)
1938–1942La Crosse State
1946–1947La Crosse State
1948–1951Indiana
1952–1954Arizona State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1955–1971Arizona State
Head coaching record
Overall52–56–4
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
4 Wisconsin State Teachers Northern Division (1939–1942)
1 Border (1952)

Clyde B. Smith (February 4, 1906 – July 9, 1976) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at La Crosse State Teachers College—now the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (1938–1942, 1946–1947), Indiana University (1948–1951), and Arizona State University (1952–1954), compiling a career college football record of 52–56–4. From 1955 to 1971, he was the athletic director at Arizona State.[1]

  1. ^ "Smith funeral plans pending". The Prescott Courier. Prescott, Arizona. Associated Press. July 11, 1976. p. 7A. Retrieved June 18, 2010 – via Google News.